Got my own place, finally! Yay!! It’s nice to be able to nest. There’s lots of fixing up I’d still like to do ~ more plants, more pictures, more books….. but it’s a start. Here are a few pics of my place: It’s a studio so, of course the bed’s the first, most obvious thing you see when you walk in. But then your … Continue reading Jiggety jig!
I’d said in an earlier post that when I have time, I’ll post some pictures of the Thai Binh School ‘summer camp’ at Do Son Beach in Hai Phong Province. Well, I’ve got a bit of time right now, so here are some pictures…… …..a few happy kids upon arrival! We arrived late in the afternoon and of course there was … Continue reading Summer Camp
I’m back in Hanoi, staying at Mike’s place for the time being. I’ve been here since the afternoon of the 1st. Long story, really, but I was so exhausted and overwhelmed by last minute craziness at my school and moving my stuff from Thai Binh, I just wanted to chill on Saturday night and that’s what we did. Mike has some business to take care … Continue reading Down-time
Since my classes are winding down and I’m not working as many hours, I’ve ventured out a bit more lately, always taking my camera. Today I wandered over in the direction of a place I’d eaten at yesterday. The food was good and I figured it was a safe bet for another good meal. It’s what Mike and I have decided to call a ‘Rice … Continue reading Lunch
Gathering my thoughts to write about my experiences of the last three months here in Thai Binh is going to be a bit like herding cats, I’m afraid. My memory of it is a jumbled, frantic mess. I wish I’d taken more notes about my teaching experiences, but honestly, who had time? Usually after a long day of classes I’d be so exhausted I’d just … Continue reading Coming up for air……
I went down to the kitchen to get some ice and on the bottom cupboard by the fridge was this monster. This is the biggest @*#&$!!#*%!! spider I have ever seen in my entire *@#%!*$&%# life!! He is probably about 4 inches across. Thanks, I don’t need ice that bad…. and thank god for zoom lenses….. I’m generally not even afraid of spiders, but right … Continue reading Gigantor
There’s something about writing a blog…. You put your thoughts and ideas out there to the world. …..and your gripes and complaints (as in my last post…..). You think you’re sometimes being funny and glib…. and then you gain a different perspective. A perspective maybe you’d have been wise to have had all along. This morning before class, I was sitting downstairs in the school … Continue reading Wake up call
It’s AUGUST!! I’m so happy it’s August! Do you know why I’m so happy it’s August? No? Then I’ll tell you why I’m so happy it’s August – because it’s my last month here in this isolated desert of work! Hooraaaayyy!! After this month I can leave! I’ll be finished with my contract and I can go back to Hanoi. Yes, I know I complained … Continue reading 31 days and counting….
I haven’t actually fallen off the face of the earth. Work has been incredibly busy and it looks to be busier still for the coming week. I hope to have a chance to tell you about some of the things that have been going on by the end of the week. Be back soon! Cheers, friends. (: Continue reading Just a quick note:
Looking for the best multi-functional toilet paper? Here it is…….. Of course, personally, I’ll only buy from the ‘Classic’ line-up. I mean, wouldn’t you? Friends, I’m here to help….. Continue reading Consumer Tip #3
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